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E-mail hiccup

Posted on February 14, 2011 by bob

We had a little hiccup forwarding mail to Ken at his comcast account. Long story short, it’s been fixed. So if you sent mail to [email protected] and had it bounce, it’s all fixed now.

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Woodenware Reminder

Posted on February 9, 2011 by bob

Please send your woodenware orders in by Feb 15th to bob combs Details on pricing and items found here: Group Buying

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February Hive Calendar

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bob

Feed any hives that seem light, use the dry-sugar method mentioned in last-month’s hive calendar if the weather is cold. If it warms up to mid-50s you can feed 1:1 sugar water with a hive-top or frame-feeder. It’s still too … Continue reading →

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Mentors Needed

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bob

We need mentors for our mentor program. Got a couple of years under your belt, successfully over-wintered bees? Some new beekeeper could really use your help. Don’t be shy, you probably know a lot more than you think you do. … Continue reading →

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February Meeting

Posted on January 29, 2011 by bob

Join us for a discussion of Top Bar Hives, and Frames and Foundations. 7pm February 8th, at Meadowbrook Farm Preserve Interpretive Center Casey Paul has been keeping bees in top bar hives for the last few years with bee yards … Continue reading →

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Classes

Posted on January 26, 2011 by bob

Just a reminder to register for classes if you’re planning on attending. No pre-registration fee required, but an accurate head-count is necessary for planning. Beginning Beekeeping 2-day session March 26th and 27th noon – 4pm Location: Meadowbrook Cost: $30/family Intermediate … Continue reading →

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Packages

Posted on January 22, 2011 by bob

The question of packages has now been solved. See the store->group buying page (or take the shortcut: group buying).

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Pollen Time!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by bob

Although I haven’t seen any yet, pollen season is soon upon us. Start looking for Western Red Cedar in the latter half of January quickly followed by Alder in early February. Both are brownish yellow in color with cedar being … Continue reading →

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Logoware

Posted on January 14, 2011 by bob

Support your fledgling club – advertise and dontate all at the same time. What could be more efficient? Be the first on your block with an SVB shirt. Get one now before all the Hollywood stars make it trendy. $2 … Continue reading →

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January Hive Maintenance

Posted on January 13, 2011 by bob

January is a good time check your hives for adequate stores. You can do this by tilting or lifting the hive and checking for weight. There should still be a substantial amount of stores in each hive this month, so … Continue reading →

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